A cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, at any time. When it does, every second matters.
Defibrillators (AEDs) are proven to save lives. They are an invaluable addition to health and safety provision for your employees.
If you already have a defibrillator, it’s important that your employees know where it is and are comfortable and confident to use it.
Defibrillators are simple to operate and can be used by anyone, with no prior training. However, training employees in how use a defibrillator will make sure they are familiar with the device, so they are able to act quickly and confidently when it really counts. Crucially, employees will also learn how to do CPR – a critical part of the chain of survival.
If you are interested in furthering your emergency first aid skills, or already take part in an organised first aid scheme, then this course would suit you.
This course teaches the essential skills for using a defibrillator, and gives students the confidence to know what to do in an emergency.
Course content:
Chest pains
Communication and casualty care
Getting to know the defibrillator (any type)
Managing an emergency
Operating the defibrillator
Resuscitation (CPR)*
Role of the first aider
Treatment of an unresponsive casualty
Candidates receive a certificate, valid for 3 years.
Please call us on 01670 231929 or email firstaid@stanoutside.com for more information.
